solution (of an equation, inequality, etc.); root (e.g. of a polynomial); solution (to a given problem); answer; explanation; interpretation
parallel processing; array processing
burdening; bearing; load (electrical, mechanical, etc.); stress; stress testing (of physical function or performance); provocative testing
having high information content; informative
to classify; to sort out; to sift through
selection; making a choice; sifting; decision to adopt or reject
promptly; quickly; without delay; before others; first
inquisitive mind; spirit of inquiry; spirit of enquiry
to put into writing; to write
present stage; current phase; current rank; present grade
impromptu; improvised; extempore; instant (e.g. ramen)
amount of information; information content (information theory); Shannon information; surprisal
to make a mistake; to mess up; to screw up; to fail
plectrum (for a shamisen, biwa, etc.); pick; drumstick (for taiko); mallet (for a gong); beater
worn-out; run-down; beat-up; shabby; dilapidated
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
making no mistakes (esp. in a performance)
all directions; every direction; all sides; all quarters; everywhere
to walk (a bicycle, scooter, etc.); to push; to wheel
many items; pressure of business
to assail the nostrils (smell); to go nose-to-nose (with someone)
score (in a game); full score
loss of fighting spirit; losing the will to fight
Bon Festival dance; Lantern Festival dance
interval; step; pitch; key
to fly about; to flutter about; to flit about; to fly past each other
to triumph; to be elated with success
to mix in (e.g. an ingredient)
to ignite; to set fire to; to spark (an incident, etc.); to inflame (a situation, etc.)
site visit (auditors, public accountants, etc.)
to lean back (with one's legs braced); to stretch out (one's limbs) and arch one's back; to act haughtily; to be arrogant
fighting game (esp. one-on-one)
leadoff batter; first batter; first person appearing (witness, performer, etc.)
victory or defeat; victory and defeat
to practice; to practise; to train; to drill; to become practiced; to become practised
(large) compilation; culmination (of hard work)